This autumn Italian workers shut down their country in opposition to the Gaza genocide. In the United States, in contrast, labor activists wanting to take a stand in solidarity with Palestinian workers are frequently chastised for trying to involve their unions in the affairs of other countries. Yet labor historian Jeff Schuhrke illustrates that U.S. … Continued
Jewish opposition to Israel, so visible recently through the spectacular actions of groups like Jewish Voice for Peace, is not a recent phenomenon. Historian Marjorie Feld argues that what may seem like unprecedented criticism of Israel by U.S. Jews is part of a long tradition of dissent, which has been repressed by establishment Jewish organizations … Continued
In an insightful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Rosa Clemente about her educational journey and her dissertation, which examines the role of hip-hop in political activism. Clemente shared her experiences with protests at Columbia University and other college campuses, highlighting how these movements have historically shaped political engagement among students. … Continued
Israeli universities are heralded in the West for their liberalism and diversity, but critics assert that they are a crucial part of Israel’s war making machine. Israeli Jewish academic Maya Wind argues that even before the formation of the state of Israel, universities played a key role in the project of Zionist state-building. She makes … Continued
Israeli universities are heralded in the West for their liberalism and diversity, but critics assert that they are a crucial part of Israel’s war making machine. Israeli Jewish academic Maya Wind argues that even before the formation of the state of Israel, universities played a key role in the project of Zionist state-building. She makes … Continued
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Seth Morrison, a longstanding activist with Jewish Voices for Peace, on the intricate topic of anti-Semitism and its intersection with free speech. The conversation delved into various dimensions of the issue, ranging from the definition of anti-Semitism to … Continued
We hear from John Reiman about the history of Zionism. Later we hear from author Adam Mansbach responds to Charles Schumer New York Times opinion piece titled, “What American Jews Fear Most.” Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, … Continued
An interview with an Jewish anti-Zionist from occupied Palestine about resisting Zionism and colonialism and the increasing difficulty of cross-community organizing as the assault on Palestinians in the occupied territories and the drums of war escalate.
The modern nation-state has been premised on the violent creation of permanent minorities ruled over by ethnic or religious majorities, argues Mahmood Mamdani. The acclaimed scholar of colonialism and anti-colonialism reflects on the United States, Nazi Germany, South Africa, and Israel — settler-colonial societies built on internment and ethnic cleansing. He calls for a decolonialism … Continued
Israel is one of the world’s most important producers of military hardware and surveillance technology, honed in its occupation of Palestine, and exported around the globe to various brutal regimes. Journalist and filmmaker Antony Loewenstein traces the history of Israel’s military tech sector, refined after the invasion of Lebanon and again following September 11th, and … Continued
